I sat next to Jeff Harmon when I was gathering petition signatures to keep Lake Auburn clean, and he was gathering signatures to improve the rezoning process along Court Street.

This year, I have been driving Jeff Harmon on his door-to-door election rounds. I am impressed with his ability to engage all types of people in meaningful conversations about how our city is governed. He does not hesitate to converse with anyone about anything, and he wants to do the most good for the most people if he becomes Auburn’s mayor.

Our current mayor governs by intimidation. This year we have a choice other than voting the old mayor back in. Jeff Harmon is that choice.

Jeff listens rather than bullies. Jeff has no agenda other than what is best for the people of Auburn.

Auburn desperately needs new leadership. I hope people mark their calendar to vote on Nov. 7.

Ben Lounsbury, Auburn